Tharp v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

STEVENS, Judge.

This Court must decide whether the State Compensation Fund’s Notice of Permanent Disability issued 16 November 1972 is final and res judicata.

Robert Tharp (petitioner) sustained an injury involving his right knee on 5 June 1972 while employed by Tri-City Ready Mix, Inc. Petitioner filed his claim for workmen’s compensation which was accepted by the State Compensation Fund (respondent carrier) by Notice of Claim-Status on 29 June 1972. On 16 November 1972, by Notice of Claim Status, the respondent carrier terminated temporary and medical benefits as of 4 October 1972. On…